Assassination Photos

[Eva Elisabeth]

(11-14-2014 05:20 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  Eva, Vicki and I sure agree with your description of the Geneva cemetery. Back in 1997 we decided to make a two-day trip to Geneva to see it. What you say is exactly as we found it. I remember asking my neighbor to take in the newspaper and our mail while we were gone. The conversation went something like this:

Q. Where are you going?
A. We're going to Geneva to see where Lewis Powell is buried.
Q. Huh?
A. He's the guy who attacked Secretary of State Seward.
Q. Huh?

I find this typical of Americans - of course they know Lincoln was assassinated, but the fact Lincoln was not the only target that night comes as news to many folks.

I can well relate to that. The camping site where I stayed was near Orlando. Assuming I was there for Disney, the lady at the check-in instantly began to inform me on their shuttle service, tickets, etc. I said I actually was only there to find a grave of the Lincoln conspirator who attempted to murder the Secretary of State. Her reply was something like "Pardon?...Well, ok..." (but her facial expression replied: "Maybe a language issue, maybe she's crazy".)